Basic Details
Word: Statement
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Something that someone says or writes to express an opinion or give information.
Synonyms: Declaration, assertion, remark
Antonyms: Silence, question, uncertainty
Idioms and Phrases
- To put it in writing: To make a formal statement or promise. Example: "If you're serious about the plan, you should put it in writing."
- Actions speak louder than words: What you do (your actions) shows more about your beliefs or feelings than what you say. Example: "He often talks about helping others, but his actions speak louder than words."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher asked us to write a statement about our favourite book for the class assignment.
Example 2: The company's statement about their new product was published in the newspaper.
Example 3: During the meeting, she made an important statement about the project timeline.
Fun Fact
The word "statement" comes from the Latin word "statementum," meaning "an act of stating." It has been used in English since the 14th century!
Famous Quote
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." - George Bernard Shaw
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "statement" mean?
a) A type of question
b) Something someone says or writes
c) A kind of poem
d) An action
Answer: b) Something someone says or writes
2. Which of these is a synonym of "statement"?
a) Silence
b) Declaration
c) Question
d) Idea
Answer: b) Declaration
3. What is an antonym of "statement"?
a) Assertion
b) Remark
c) Silence
d) Declaration
Answer: c) Silence
4. Which sentence uses "statement" correctly?
a) He made a statement about his favourite sport during the interview.
b) The statement flew across the room.
c) She was statement when she got home.
d) They statement each other every day.
Answer: a) He made a statement about his favourite sport during the interview.
5. Which idiom talks about the importance of actions over what is said?
a) To put it in writing
b) Actions speak louder than words
c) The more, the merrier
d) A stitch in time saves nine
Answer: b) Actions speak louder than words
